Air Astana has partnered with WorldTicket to increase its international coverage into over 190 markets. WorldTicket (W2) will provide Air Astana with global ticketing and GDS distribution solutions to help the airline scale its international presence.
W2 is a travel distribution technology company that helps airlines grow their global sales reach.
WorldTicket will be supporting Air Astana’s expansion plans of restoring the international flight network to pre-pandemic levels as the airline plans to add 24 new aircraft to its fleet.
Adel Dauletbek, Vice-President Marketing and Sales of Air Astana, said: "As markets reopen and we resume international flights and regain 2019 demand levels, our partnership with WorldTicket will help us expand to new destinations. Working with WorldTicket allows us to grow our passenger base, access a wider array of travel options for customers, and generate additional revenue."
WorldTicket says that Air Astana can now benefit from new and niche travel markets using the W2 Ticketing solution for an expanded distribution network. Also, travel agents worldwide can book Air Astana flights in all the major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) including Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.
Peer Winter, VP of Commercial Business Development at WorldTicket said: “Air Astana joins our fast-growing airline network at a pivotal time for airlines as they look to rebuild capacity and revenue our combined W2 Aggregation and Ticketing solutions, Air Astana can grow its international network and sales reach at speed and scale, both of which are vital for improving load factors and driving much-needed revenues."
Air Astana claims that their passengers flying to Europe can now optimize their bookings and travel experience with air and rail provided on the same itinerary using WorldTicket's technology.